The Sooty Show comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre in March 2024 for the famous yellow glove puppet’s 75th anniversary year.
Sooty was 75 years old on July 19 after being first bought in Blackpool by Harry Corbett OBE in 1948 when he was looking for ways to entertain his children on their summer holiday. The legendary yellow glove puppet began performing with Harry on the BBC from 1952 before being passed down to his son Matthew during the '70s, '80s and '90s. For the last 25 years, Sooty has been partnering up with top entertainer Richard Cadell.
Sooty was bought as a glove puppet in Paul Clive’s joke shop on Blackpool North Pier for 7 shillings and sixpence.
Chimney soot was added to his nose and ears to enhance his character, which led to the name Sooty.